Program Requirements
The Diploma of Creative Design requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ANUC1101 Professional Communication
ANUC1113 Digital Culture: Being Human in the Information Age
ANUC1120 Art and Design Histories: Making and Meaning
ANUC1121 Visual Communication
ANUC1122 Precise Drawing and Model Making
ANUC1710 Web Development and Design
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ANUC1123 Figure and Life
ANUC1124 Image and Object
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ANUC1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
ANUC1104 Introduction to Social Psychology
Elective Study
Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ANUC1113 Digital Culture: Being Human in the Information Age 6 units | ANUC1710 Web Development and Design 6 units | ANUC1101 Professional Communication 6 units | ANUC1122 Precise Drawing and Model Making 6 units |
| ANUC1120 Art and Design Histories: Making and Meaning 6 units | ANUC1121 Visual Communication: Design and Production 6 units | ANUC1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms 6 units OR ANUC1104; | ANUC1123 Figure & Life 6 units OR ANUC1124; |
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Diploma of Design is based on meeting the ATAR requirement of 70 or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
- An Australian Year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
- An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken; OR
- Relevant work experience may be considered in determining eligibility.
- ATAR:
- 70
- QLD Band:
- 13
- International Baccalaureate:
- 25
Adjustment Factors
The National Access Scheme 2014
ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.
Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.
Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.
How to apply
Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/ for more information.
Indicative fees
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $36,691.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Diploma of Creative Design is an exciting new pathway into the Bachelor of Design. This program is delivered by ANU College (CRICOS Code 01682E) a business of Study Group Australia, on behalf of ANU. Your transcript and testamur will be issued by the Australian National University.
The Diploma of Design is available to students with an ATAR of 70 or above. No portfolio submission is required.
Students successfully completing the Diploma with no more than one fail or incomplete grade and a GPA of 5.0 will receive 48 units of credit status if they progress into the Bachelor of Design. This will potentially allow students to complete their degree after only two additional years of study.
Students successfully completing the Diploma with no more than one fail or incomplete grade and a GPA below 5.0, or who produce a separate portfolio of work to a suitable standard, may progress to the Bachelor of Design without credit, but without limiting the right of students to make use of the ANU Credit Policy.
Note that enrolment in the flexible double degree is not available.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
This program is available for applications until second semester, 2020
This program is available for applications to commence from First Semester, 2017
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Demonstrate applied foundational knowledge of practices, languages, forms, materials and technologies in design;
- Demonstrate ability to creatively and critically investigate design concepts and processes;
- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and respond to project demands;
- Communicate ideas and arguments in a variety of modes;
- Prepare academic texts that demonstrate appropriate academic practice in attribution and referencing.